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• Be the warm, welcoming presence for people in our care
• Excellent entry to working at the Department
• Permanent, full-time. Monday - Friday

Mo te tunga | About the role

Do you have the enthusiasm, dedication and the skills to become an Administration Officer within Ara Poutama Aotearoa, Department of Corrections?

We are searching for an Administration Officer to join our Wellington Community Corrections team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation where you will support the Community Corrections team. In this busy role you will enjoy working collaboratively as one team in a challenging and fast paced environment.

Your day-to-day role will see you proactively providing a range of administrative services, including:

• Reception duties, such as answering phones, taking messages, and greeting visitors
• Liaising with organisations and services we work with
• Preparing documents for court
• Purchasing materials and stocktaking
• Providing support for the management of facilities and assets
• Record management and ensuring correspondence, reports and other documentation meet Department timelines and standards
• Provide administration support across a varied team by co-ordinating meetings, external stakeholders relationships and filing

This position is located in our Wellington office in Newtown, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Mou | About you

You will need a Full New Zealand Driver Licence for this role.

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand Resident Permit holder, Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa.

In our administration officers we look for:

• Resilience when dealing with difficult situations in changing environments and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to organise effectively, be adaptable, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Good experience and knowledge of office administration

If you have a genuine interest in our kaupapa and if you are motivated to support others in a team environment then we want to hear from you! Please consider and provide examples within your application as to how you meet the below key requirements:

• Good knowledge of computer software and database systems including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Excellent customer service skills, a proactive and dedicated team-player who enjoys working closely with others
• The ability to develop, foster and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of people

The salary range for this role is $58,367 - $62,084 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency - applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact mailto: , or visit careers.corrections.govt.nz.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections)

The Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety and positive social change. We manage both community-based and prison-based corrections, aiming to support rehabilitation, improve public safety and reduce re-offending rates.

*Kotahi anō te kaupapa: ko te oranga o te iwi’‘There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of people.'

Here are some of the different types of work that you could get involved with as part of our team:

• Custodial - motivate those in prison, while ensuring safety and security: corr.nz/custodial
• Health - work as a nurse, psychologist or other healthcare professional: corr.nz/health
• Rehabilitation - help people to make positive changes and lead a crime-free life: corr.nz/rehab
• Education, employment and trades - help people in prison to gain skills, educationand work experience: corr.nz/educ
• Community - manage community-based sentences: corr.nz/comm
• Supporting services - volunteer, intern or join one of our corporate roles: corr.nz/corp

As a values-led organisation, we use our values of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and to deliver our strategy, Hōkai Rangi (corr.nz/hokairangi).

You can find out more about us, check out on-the-job stories from our staff, and learn about different roles on our careers website: careers.corrections.govt.nz